Air Quality Health Index

• Stagnant weather system triggers poor air quality alert for Edmonton area

  A stangnant, stable airmass means pollution from vehicles, furnaces and industry is settled close to the surface, reducing the air quality in the Edmonton region.

  Health

  Jan 9
  
• Large swath of B.C.’s Interior under wildfire smoke advisory

  Environment Canada says the increase in smoke is due to local fires plus smoke drifting in from fires in  Washington and Oregon.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2022
  
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• Majority of southern Ontario under weekend warning for hot and humid weather

  Environment Canada issued a heat warning Saturday morning valid throughout the weekend, warning humidex values are expected to hit the low 40s.

  Weather

  Aug 6, 2022
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• Smoky conditions to continue in B.C.’s Southern Interior

  As of Saturday morning, the Okanagan was at 10-plus on the province’s air quality health index (AQHI).

  Weather

  Aug 14, 2021
• Photos show hazy smoky skies across Lower Mainland, air quality is at its worst

  An air quality warning suggests anyone with underlying health risks should avoid strenuous activities outdoors and children and the elderly should also avoid outdoor activities.

  Weather

  Aug 13, 2021
• Irritating wildfire smoke once again blanketing Okanagan skies

  ‘Wildfire smoke is a constantly-changing mixture of particles and gases which includes many chemicals that can harm your health.’

  Weather

  Aug 12, 2021
• Wildfire smoke: Air quality index for Okanagan maxes out at 10-plus, again

  On Saturday morning, with wildfire smoke blocking the sky, the Central Okanagan was rated at very high on the air quality health index for a fourth consecutive day.

  Weather

  Jul 31, 2021
• Wildfire smoke: Central, North Okanagan at 10-plus ratings for air quality

  Wildfire smoke is blanketing the Okanagan, from Vernon through to Osoyoos.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2021
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• Special air quality statement ended for Calgary due to wildfire smoke

  Poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke could cause people to experience coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2021
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• Wildfire haze eases in Edmonton as 55 hours of smoke-filled sky recorded so far in 2021

  Edmonton has been blanketed by smoke for the past few days but it finally lifted on Wednesday. Already in 2021, the city has seen a smokier-than-average summer.

  Environment

  Jul 21, 2021